Lemon Jello Cake
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This Lemon Jello Cake is perfect anytime of year, but it's especially great for Easter and the 4th of July. It's an easy lemon cake that uses a few shortcuts to speed things up!
- 1 Box Lemon Cake Mix (15.25 oz)
- 4 Eggs (large)
- 1 ⅓ Cups Water
- 2/3 Cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 Package Lemon Jello (small box — 3 oz)
- 2 Lemons (juiced)
- 1 ½ Cups Powdered Sugar
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Ground Beef Tacos
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These quick and easy ground beef tacos are full of bold flavor and come together in just 20 minutes. Classic taco-seasoned beef piled into warm tortillas and topped with all your favorites—perfect for weeknight dinners or taco night!
- 1 Pound Ground Beef
- 1 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning
- ¼ Cup Water
- 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
- ½ Cup Vegetable Oil (optional, for cooking tortillas)
- 8 Tortillas (corn or flour)
- 2 Cups Lettuce (Romaine, chopped)
- 1 Tomato (chopped)
- ¼ Red Onion (diced)
- 1 Cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded, or colby jack)
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Stick of Butter Rice
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I had this rice at a friend’s house years ago and have never stopped thinking about how good it was. It’s creamy, savory, and packed with flavor. When I recently came across the recipe again, I knew it was time to share it here.
- 1 Cup Long Grain White Rice
- 1 Packet Dry Onion Soup Mix
- 2 ½ Cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth (*note vegetable or beef can be used for even more flavor))
- ½ Cup Unsalted Butter (1 Stick)
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Mexican Corn Dip
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If you love Mexican food, you will love this Mexican Corn Dip. It's easy to make and full of Mexican flavors and spices. So get ready for our all-time favorite Mexican Corn Dip recipe!
- 1 ½ Cups Plain Yogurt
- 1 ½ Cups Mayo
- 2/3 Cup Cotija Cheese
- 3 Cups Mexican Shredded Cheese
- 1 Can Diced Green Chiles (4oz)
- 1 ½ teaspoons Chili Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 2 Cups Fire Roasted Corn
- 1 Squeeze Lime Juice
- 1 Tablespoon White Vinegar
- 2 Green Onions (chopped)
- 1-2 Roasted Jalapenos ((seeded-if desired) and minced)
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Chicken Caprese Sandwich
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Grilled chicken breasts layered with tomatoes and fresh mozzarella, all tucked into a warm ciabatta roll slathered with pesto!
- 2 Chicken Breasts (large)
- ¼ Cup Olive Oil
- 1 Clove Garlic
- Pesto
- Mozzarella Cheese (fresh, sliced)
- Tomatoes (fresh Roma, sliced)
- Balsamic Glaze
- 4-5 Rolls (Ciabatta or Kaiser rolls, toasted)
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Tres Leches Cake
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Spoil yourself with the rich and creamy goodness of this Decadent Tres Leches Cake, a traditional Latin American dessert made with three different types of milk!
- 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons Baking Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 5 Eggs (separated)
- 1 Cup Sugar (divided)
- ⅓ Cup Whole Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- 1 Can Evaporated Milk (12 ounces)
- 1 Can Sweetened Condensed Milk (14 ounces)
- ¼ Cup Heavy Cream (or whole milk)
- 1 ¾ Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 3 Tablespoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- ½ Pound Strawberries (sliced)
- Chocolate (shaved (optional))
- Cinnamon ((optional))
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Mexican Grilled Chicken
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This Mexican Grilled Chicken is proof of that simple doesn't mean boring, and easy doesn't mean flavorless.
- 2 Chicken Breasts (boneless, skinless )
- 1-2 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning
- Olive Oil for the grill
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Poblano Beef Tacos
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Taco Tuesday just got a serious upgrade with these one pot shredded beef tacos! Tender, flavorful, and packed with smoky poblano goodness, this is the best taco meat you’ll ever taste.
- 4 Pound Chuck Roast, Boneless
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 ½-2 Tablespoons Kosher Salt
- 1-2 Teaspoons Pepper
- 1 ½ Cups Red Onions (peeled and thinly sliced)
- 3 Poblanos (seeded, thinly sliced (Pasilla Peppers or Poblanos))
- 3 Cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 Tablespoons Cumin
- 1 ½ Cups Chicken Stock
- 1 ½ Cups Orange Juice
- 12 Soft Corn Tortillas (6-inches)
- 2 Cups Tomatillo Salsa
- 1 Large Avocado (chopped)
- 1 Large Vine-Ripe Tomato (chopped)
- ¼ Cup Cilantro (leaves chopped for serving)
- 1 Jalapeno (thinly sliced)
- Queso Fresco Cheese (crumbled for serving)
- Lime Wedges (for serving)
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Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken
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This Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken is one of those recipes where you toss everything in, walk away, and come back to a kitchen that smells so incredible your family will think you've been cooking all day.
- 4 Chicken Breasts (Boneless Skinless)
- 16 Ounce Salsa Verde (La Victoria Chunky )
- 8 Ounce Pineapple (Crushed )
- 1 Can Fire Roasted Tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- ½ Cup Heavy Cream
- ¼ teaspoon Coriander (Ground )
- ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Cumin (Ground )
- Salt to taste
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Home Fries Recipe
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Crispy home fries made easy! These diner-style skillet potatoes are golden and crunchy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, and packed with simple, savory flavor. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side for any meal.
- 2 Russet Potatoes (large, unpeeled)
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda (optional)
- 3 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil (divided)
- 1/2 Cup White Onion (chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon Seasoned Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter (divided)
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